“Low porosity hair is best with minimal added proteins in the shampoo and conditioner,” says Henry, as protein-heavy conditioners with added keratin and collagen can build up on the hair’s ...

Ulta. Conditioner is key for low porosity hair, and this Mielle pick hits the spot. The rich formula helps lock in moisture, strengthen strands and prevent breakage.

Gisou’s new honey gloss shampoo and conditioner gave my hair “all-day bounce” - Cue silky strands, all summer long ...

The shampoo contains yuzu ceramides and hydrolyzed proteins that help strengthen the fibers of low porosity hair, while the conditioner contains coating emollients like coconut, acaii oil, rice ...

People with low porosity hair can benefit from incorporating a clarifying shampoo and moisturizing, water-based, leave-in conditioners, says Joey Scandizzo, a celebrity hairstylist and co-creative ...

If that’s the case, you might be dealing with low porosity hair. The good news: Does your hair feel like it's perpetually thirsty, no matter how much conditioner you slather on?

Meanwhile, low-porosity hair may require a shampoo with a higher pH, like a clarifying wash, to lift dirt, oil, and buildup that gets caught under the cuticle layer. Heat helps too.